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Love of the Summerfields
by Nancy Moser
Book 1 in the The Manor House series.
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When the Weston family returns to Summerfield Manor in 1880, the ordered rhythms of estate and village conceal unresolved love, unequal opportunities and a secret capable of altering several lives. The countess, her daughters, household servants and local tradespeople each face expectations that make reputation appear more important than happiness or truth.
Relationships across class lines expose how dependent the manor is on the surrounding community. As old choices return and new attachments form, characters must decide whether loyalty means protecting appearances or accepting responsibility. The novel begins the series’ Christian emphasis on forgiveness, useful work and the possibility of finding purpose outside inherited rank.